03-14-2009, 04:35 PM
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i have to ask, why is it shops don't like racing on the weekends? most shops with tracks race weeknights which i can understand as you want to draw traffic throughout the week but many like myself don't get home till almost 8pm making weeknight racing impossible. i have to jump though hoops just to get our mini-z racing on saturdays.
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03-14-2009, 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by arch2b
i have to ask, why is it shops don't like racing on the weekends? most shops with tracks race weeknights which i can understand as you want to draw traffic throughout the week but many like myself don't get home till almost 8pm making weeknight racing impossible. i have to jump though hoops just to get our mini-z racing on saturdays.
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Historically, weeknights draw higher crowds. Most everyone has other hobbies that take up their time on weekends. (Car shows, taking the boat out on the lake, etc....) or honey-do lists, mow the lawn, etc... I am not sure what nights we will be racing, but I would bet money that one of our three nights will be on the weekend.
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03-14-2009, 05:21 PM
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Good to have you on Faded92mx5. Keep us posted on the progress if you don't mind.
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03-14-2009, 06:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Faded92mx5
Just spoke breifly with my boss on the phone. The track will take up roughly a 12x12' area and we're going to try and race three nights a week.
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The standard track that all of the hobbytowns are setting up is 12X8. We have tracks as wells as the timing-and-scoring loops in stock. We also have all of the cars, bodies, tires, wheels, and parts in stock.I will contact you on Monday with all of the details.
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03-14-2009, 06:25 PM
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Good to have you on Faded92mx5. Keep us posted on the progress if you don't mind.
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Absolutely.... I can't wait to see this get into full swing. Should be a blast.
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03-14-2009, 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by KyoshoAmerica
The standard track that all of the hobbytowns are setting up is 12X8. We have tracks as wells as the timing-and-scoring loops in stock. We also have all of the cars, bodies, tires, wheels, and parts in stock.I will contact you on Monday with all of the details.
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What kind of tracks can we expect in HTUSAs? Something similar to RCP? A carpet track? Can people who don't own/run a HTUSA buy these tracks?
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03-14-2009, 09:23 PM
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What kind of tracks can we expect in HTUSAs? Something similar to RCP? A carpet track? Can people who don't own/run a HTUSA buy these tracks?
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Not sure what they'll be made from... but I have been told that each track will be identical and there will be a national leaderboard. From what my boss has said, everything will be exclusive to HTUSA for _XX_ months, so I doubt you'll be able to buy one.
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03-14-2009, 09:48 PM
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Quote:
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What kind of tracks can we expect in HTUSAs? Something similar to RCP? A carpet track? Can people who don't own/run a HTUSA buy these tracks?
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From racednano.com:
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The running surface is a long wear carpet that provides the best driving experience and keep the cars looking good should they get upside down...
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03-14-2009, 09:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Faded92mx5
Not sure what they'll be made from... but I have been told that each track will be identical and there will be a national leaderboard. From what my boss has said, everything will be exclusive to HTUSA for _XX_ months, so I doubt you'll be able to buy one.
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Any idea what XX equals ?
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03-14-2009, 09:51 PM
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Hey guys, new to the site here. I work at HTU Mooresville and this morning is the first I heard we were going to carry the Dnano. Searching google for more info (since I'd never heard of them) I ran across this thread. Apparently we will be getting them and will have a track, but no idea when exactly (obviously). I'll update you as I find out more.
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Welcome, Faded92mx5 - looking forward to any info you can provide. Feel free to promote your HTU location's dNaNo involvement here. Thanks!
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03-15-2009, 01:26 AM
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Originally Posted by tinyrc
Welcome, Faded92mx5 - looking forward to any info you can provide. Feel free to promote your HTU location's dNaNo involvement here. Thanks!
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Thank you for the warm welcome. I was afraid my posts were going to violate some kind of forum/sponsor rules.
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Any idea what XX equals ?
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I'm not sure. My boss just told me that he got word Friday that there was an official exclusive deal between HTU and Kyosho. 12, 18, 24 months probably isn't too unreasonable a guess. I'm sure KyoshoAmerica could elaborate, if it isn't classified info that is.
Its all very exciting in my opinion. For the past month or so we've been brainstorming different ideas for an R/C track...but it just isn't feasible with our store to run/maintain a full-fledged 1/10+ track. This will be perfect for us.... and it'll give me something to do when there aren't any customers in the store
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03-15-2009, 03:06 AM
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Thanks Faded92mx5 - was curious to see your avatar displaying your namesake Faded92mx5!
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03-15-2009, 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Faded92mx5
Thank you for the warm welcome. I was afraid my posts were going to violate some kind of forum/sponsor rules.
I'm not sure. My boss just told me that he got word Friday that there was an official exclusive deal between HTU and Kyosho. 12, 18, 24 months probably isn't too unreasonable a guess. I'm sure KyoshoAmerica could elaborate, if it isn't classified info that is.
Its all very exciting in my opinion. For the past month or so we've been brainstorming different ideas for an R/C track...but it just isn't feasible with our store to run/maintain a full-fledged 1/10+ track. This will be perfect for us.... and it'll give me something to do when there aren't any customers in the store
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Can we buy dnano cars and parts online from Hobbytown USA online store sites?
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03-15-2009, 11:49 AM
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Thanks Faded92mx5 - was curious to see your avatar displaying your namesake Faded92mx5!
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Heh, yeah...I'm a Miata nut. Its my name on practically every other forum, so I keep it whether its relevant or not. If Kyosho adorns the dNano with a Miata body, I'm so game!
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Can we buy dnano cars and parts online from Hobbytown USA online store sites?
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That is a good question... no idea. Our store isn't setup with an online store.
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